My Analog rig:
Linn LP12 Sondek with Lingo Power supply and DNM Ringmat Mk.IV. My version is the 1989 model with no Circus upgrade and Trampolin kit installed.
I
have bought the Cirkus kit and
had installed it myself. You will need the proper tools and patience to do it
yourself. Here are some better view. Here are the basic
package , a pic of all the
components and the base you
get and a better look at the smaller
components . Take at look at the warning
label for the arm board. Here is a better look at the new
platter and a comparison
between the new and the old.
Graham 1.5T tonearm with external IC 2 connector box . This tonearm is not meant for Linn LP12. There is a model made by Graham that is designed specifically for Linn LP12. Also, I use an Alignment Jig to align the cartridge to the tonearm . The tonearm has a well to hold the silicon oil provided. I had also bought an extra arm for comparing cartridges .
Denon DL103R MC cartridge. It loves Rock music. Japanese Stereo Sound magazine called it "the only cartridge that can play 70's music right". It trades off some resolution for speed and power due to its conical stylus. Don't be put off by its design. I know that most audiophile would prefer a line-contact or Shiraga stylus but this cartridge is very well designed after the Ortofon.
Denon DL103GL MC cartridge. This is the limited edition version of the DL103 family of cartridge that uses 99.99% pure gold wire. Pure magic. The body of this cartridge is made from ceramic!!!
Aural Symphonies Gen. V interconnect cable. A small obscure cable company that serve its purpose very well. It replaces the similarly-priced Cardas Cross as the interconnecting cable for my phono set-up.
VPI 16.5 record cleaner . The most essential accessory for clean records. The difference is night and day. YOU MUST HAVE THIS IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR RECORDS.
Target stand. This is the weakest part of the rig. I would upgrade to Mana Tables when I have the dough. Anyone selling theirs?
LINK:
Everything you will need to know about an analog rig (linked from Van de Hul homepage)
My tube audio page.
Extreme LINN SONDEK upgrades by Casy Ng. (Updated on 11/8/01)
DENON homepage. Look for DENON BRAND / ACCESSORY. You should see the analog range.